| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $144.70 | 6.650% | $154.3226 | $154.32 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.75 | 4.632% | $85.5367 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.53 | 9.556% | $194.4948 | $194.49 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.52 | 4.718% | $178.5651 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.54 | 10.745% | $211.0135 | $211.01 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.89 | 11.545% | $244.1609 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.41 | 5.314% | $195.2627 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.34 | $1,263.3563 | $1,263.35 | $1,263.30 | $1,263.40 | |